Wiring: interior/under dashRecall 86V-028 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 86V-028 covers 7,600 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a wiring: interior/under dash problem, reported to NHTSA on February 19, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V028000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
A RESISTOR IN THE ELECTRONIC PANEL CLUSTER MAY BE SUBJECTED TO AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT OVERLOAD DUE TO FAILURE OF A SWITCHING TRANSISTOR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE OVERHEATED RESISTOR COULD IGNITE AND START AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.
The fix
MODIFY INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER BY REPLACING THE RESISTOR WITH A FUSED RESISTOR THAT WILL NOT IGNITE IF OVERLOADED.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1985 to January 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.